Sikeston, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    49,835
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    0.499% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.2%
    13.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,476
    7.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $143,300
    11.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    22,487
    2.51% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sikeston, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.7% of the residents in Sikeston, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sikeston, MO are Sikeston Career and Technology Center (24 degrees awarded in 2018).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sikeston, MO was $143,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

    Most people in Sikeston, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sikeston, MO was 2 cars per household.

    Sikeston, MO borders Cape Girardeau, MO-IL.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sikeston, MO is home to a population of 49.8k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.56% of Sikeston, MO residents were born outside of the country (279 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.1k people) in Sikeston, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.01k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Sikeston, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sikeston, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sikeston, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      39.1k ± 230
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.72k ± 412
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.01k ± 418
    2.19%
    Hispanic Population
    1.09k people

    In 2024, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.1k people) in Sikeston, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.01k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.19% of the people in Sikeston, MO are hispanic (1.09k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sikeston, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.56%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    279 people
    0.849%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    425 people

    As of 2024, 0.56% of Sikeston, MO residents (279 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sikeston, MO was 0.849%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      886 ± 163
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      383 ± 133
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      353 ± 115

    Sikeston, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.2% of the population of Sikeston, MO has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 8.76% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,421 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.8%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    23.6%
    Medicaid
    15%
    Medicare
    8.76%
    Non-Group
    1.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sikeston, MO declined by 7.47% from 11.6% to 10.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sikeston, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sikeston, MO employs 22.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sikeston, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,219 people), Retail Trade (2,959 people), and Manufacturing (2,813 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,583), Utilities ($76,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,981).

    Employment

    Occupations

    22.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,059
    2.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.61%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sikeston, MO grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 21.9k employees to 22.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sikeston, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,537 people), Management Occupations (2,050 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sikeston, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    22.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,059
    2.51%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.61%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sikeston, MO grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 21.9k employees to 22.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sikeston, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,219 people), Retail Trade (2,959 people), and Manufacturing (2,813 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sikeston, MO, though some of these residents may live in Sikeston, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,699
    Median earning men ± $1,822
    $32,978
    Median earning women ± $2,000

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,005), and Wholesale Trade ($62,857).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,950), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,375), and Public Administration ($40,244).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 89
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 83
      Retail Trade
    3. 72
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $166k
      Manufacturing
    2. $161k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $86.5k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Sikeston, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2018, universities in Sikeston, MO awarded 24 degrees. The student population of Sikeston, MO in 2018 is skewed towards women, with 8 male students and 35 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sikeston, MO are White (15 and 62.5%), Black or African American (7 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4.17%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 4.17%).

    The largest universities in Sikeston, MO by number of degrees awarded are Sikeston Career and Technology Center (24 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Sikeston, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (22 and 91.7%), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (2 and 8.33%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (0 and 0%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2018 there were 43 students enrolled in Sikeston, MO, 18.6% men and 81.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 34 records, of which 82.4% were women and 17.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      22 degrees awarded
    2. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sikeston, MO was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 22 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sikeston, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Sikeston Career and Technology Center
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    24 degrees awarded

    In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sikeston Career and Technology Center with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2018, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sikeston, MO, which is 0.2 times less than the 20 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 2.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sikeston, MO was $143,300 in 2024, which is 0.431 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $128,800 to $143,300, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Sikeston, MO is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sikeston, MO have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sikeston, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $143,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,782
    $13,718
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$745

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sikeston, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sikeston, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Sikeston, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sikeston, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,476
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,951
    19.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 961

    In 2024, the median household income of the 19.8k households in Sikeston, MO grew to $59,476 from the previous year's value of $55,225.

    The following chart displays the households in Sikeston, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sikeston, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
    2. Carpooled (9.98%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.5%)

    In 2024, 83.3% of workers in Sikeston, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.98%) and those who worked at home (4.5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sikeston, MO have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in Sikeston, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Sikeston, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Sikeston, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sikeston, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sikeston, MO (6.78k out of 47.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sikeston, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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